"Strong market conditions for gold and critical minerals add pressure to boost production, but scaling efficiently is difficult. Many operators struggle to expand without compromising efficiency."
"STRACON has a life-of-mine agreement with Rio2’s subsidiary, Fenix Gold. We will replicate our approach from La Arena and Shahuindo, transitioning from construction to mining operations as an integrated team."
"We cannot afford to be hesitant in our funding of the critical minerals space as competitors in other countries are progressing rapidly towards being the global suppliers and processors of lithium due to their higher levels of foresight and persistence."
"Our focus is on advancing innovations in mine automation, efficient ventilation, mine design, and cooling systems to boost productivity and prioritize worker safety."
"Ontario is a fantastic mining market with a lot of experienced professionals, making it easier to find the right technical and project delivery skills."
“Our strategy is straightforward: acquire underperforming assets, inject capital, bring in the right expertise, and turn these assets around, making them more investable.”
Africa has been attracting more diverse and innovative capital flows over recent years. The US, Europe, the Middle East, Japan, and even India are all crowding in, while China maintains its already well-established presence.